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Nefas Mewch’a, Ethiopia
Amhara · Ethiopia
Nefas Mewch’a is a mid-size city in Amhara, Ethiopia with a population of 44,200. Elevation: 10,112 ft (3,082 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Nefas Mewch’a
Nefas Mewcha is a town in northern Ethiopia. Located in the Debub Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of 11°44′N 38°28′E and an elevation of 3150 meters above sea level. It is the administrative center of Lay Gayint woreda.
People
Climate
| Population | 44,200 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,112 ft (3,082 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.7333°, 38.4667° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | Amhara |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.8 inches (1,062 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nefas Mewch’a
Nefas Mewch’a is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Amhara) with a population of 44,200. The city sits at an elevation of 10,112 feet (3,082 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Climate in Nefas Mewch’a
Nefas Mewch’a has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is May (22.7°C), the coldest is Nov (18.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1177 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,112 ft (3,082 m) |
| Area | 5,992.7 sq mi (15,521.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.7333°N, 38.4667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Dabbayra (189 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dabbayra | Shield | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 11.6 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
Nefas Mewch’a has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 54°F in December to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.8") and December the driest (0.4").
Clinics in Nefas Mewch’a
8 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Nefas Mewch’a
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nefas Mewch’a
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Nefas Mewch’a
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Debre Tabor Airport | DBT | Small Airport |
| Lalibela Airport | LLI | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nefas Mewch’a
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ascha Mikael | |
| Ascha Mikael | |
| Kidanemihiret | |
| Kitakita St. Medhanialem Cathedral | |
| ቡኻሪ መስጂድ |
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What is the population of Nefas Mewch’a?
Nefas Mewch’a has a population of 44,200 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 5,992.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nefas Mewch’a?
Nefas Mewch’a enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.8 inches.